What is the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack? The definitions, signs, symptoms and what to do

BOTH can be deadly, but a heart attack and a cardiopulmonary, or cardiac, arrest are not the same thing. Here is a quick guide to the two conditions – and what you should do in the case of an emergency… What is a cardiopulmonary arrest? A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiopulmonary arrest, happens when your […]